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Mecobalamin radical in Methycobal enhances the synthesis of nucleic acids in the bone marrow, contributes to the maturation and division of erythrocytes, thereby increasing the number of red blood cells. Treatment with Methycobal 500mg brought about rapid recovery of indicators such as: red blood cell count, Hemoglobin and Hematocrit in patients with anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
1. What does Methycobal 500mg do?
Methycobal 500mg is a preparation based on Mecobalamin, a coenzyme of vitamin B12 found in cerebrospinal fluid and blood. Mecobalamin is transported into nerve tissue better than other vitamin B12 analogues. It promotes the metabolism of nucleic acids, lipids and proteins through methyl group transfer activity, whereby Methycobal 500mg is particularly effective in the treatment of peripheral neuropathies.
Methycobal 500mg is used to treat, control and prevent the following diseases and conditions:
Peripheral neuropathy; Treatment and prevention of vitamin B12 deficiency; Vitamin B12 deficiency leads to megaloblastic anemia; Pernicious anemia and other forms of macrocytic anemia. Currently on the market Methycobal is prepared in the form of tablets with Mecobalamin content 500mcg or solution for injection 500μg/1ml.
Thuốc Methycobal 500mg được sử dụng trong điều trị một số bệnh lý liên quan đến thần kinh ngoại biên
2. How to take Methycobal 500mg
Dosage of Methycobal should be adjusted according to the patient's age and severity of symptoms. The following is a suggested dose of Methycobal for reference only:
Treatment of adults with peripheral neuropathy:
Oral form: Take 1 tablet x 3 times/day (Total dose 1500 mcg Mecobalamin); Injection form: Use 1 ampoule (500mcg Mecobalamin) for intramuscular or intravenous injection, 3 times a week. Treatment for adults with megaloblastic anemia:
Injection form: Use 1 ampoule (500mcg Mecobalamin) for intramuscular or intravenous injection, 3 times a week. After 2 months of treatment, reduce the dose to a maintenance dose: 1-3 months, repeat injection of one ampoule. *Note:
Currently, the dose of Methycobal for children has not been studied and determined. Consult your doctor before giving this medicine to a child; You can take Methycobal 500mg with or without food. However, to reduce stomach irritation, you should take the medicine with food. You should also take the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
3. Side effects of drugs
During the use of the drug, you may encounter the following side effects:
Not eating well; Nausea, diarrhea; Skin rash; Headache ; Sweating; Feeling hot. This is not a complete list of the side effects of Methycobal 500mg and others may occur. If you have any questions about side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Sử dụng thuốc Methycobal 500mg theo đúng chỉ định của bác sĩ
4. Notes when using drugs
Before treatment with Methycobal 500mg, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are in the following conditions:
Are pregnant or breast-feeding (need medication according to indications combined with monitoring); There is a risk of an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients of Methycobal 500mg; Are taking other medications (including prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbs, and dietary supplements); Intended use of Methycobal in children and the elderly; Have or have had a medical condition such as liver disease; Do not prolong the duration of drug use beyond 1 month if no response is seen after treatment; Do not administer to patients exposed to mercury or its preparations; When using the intramuscular form, it must be injected as soon as the cap is opened because the drug is easily affected by light; Do not inject more than once in the same place. Avoid injecting medication directly into the nerve pathway. If the patient is in a lot of pain or the blood is regurgitated into the syringe, the needle should be removed and injected into another place instead. Above is the information you need to know about Methycobal 500mg. In order to increase the effectiveness of the drug during treatment, the patient needs to follow all the instructions and instructions of the doctor.
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